Monthly Archives: January 2004

Recycling

Posted on January 16, 2004 by Adam Tow

Where do old computers go when they have outlived their usefulness? Are they relegated to our garages’ dusty corners? Are they left by the side of the road for others to pick up and scavenge? Are they shipped over to … Continue reading →

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Esther Dyson

Posted on January 15, 2004 by Adam Tow

Esther Dyson, Chairman of Edventure Holdings and tech luminary, paid a visit to the Digital Vision Program on her way to the Churchill Club. The Thursday seminars (which are usually open to the public) are really quite amazing when you … Continue reading →

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January 2004 COBA Meeting

Posted on January 14, 2004 by Adam Tow

It’s hard to believe that this is the start of the third year for Camera Owners of the Bay Area! I had the idea for the user group back in December 2001, when I was talking with David and Richard … Continue reading →

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Elephant Seals

Posted on January 10, 2004 by Adam Tow

Eric, Rae, and I got up way early on Saturday morning (6:30 am) to photograph the mating and birth of elephant seals in San Simeon. The epicenter of the earthquake that hit California a week or so ago was not … Continue reading →

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Michael’s Graduation

Posted on January 9, 2004 by Adam Tow

Elaine’s husband, Michael, graduated from the Primary Care Associate Program at Stanford on Friday afternoon. The program’s mission is “to train physician assistants and family nurse practitioners for practice in primary care and underserved communities” and to “increase the enrollment … Continue reading →

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MacWorld

Posted on January 7, 2004 by Adam Tow

This year’s MacWorld featured the iPod mini, newer XServes, and updates to iLife. Add it all up and you’re looking at a far smaller MacWorld than in previous years. I will dread the day when the conference fits in either … Continue reading →

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Blowfish

Posted on January 2, 2004 by Adam Tow

Happy New Year! On the 2nd of January, I went with Rae, Steven, Susan, Patrick, Bryan, and Elisa to Blowfish Sushi in San Francisco (there’s also a location in Santana Row in San Jose). The place is a typical high-priced … Continue reading →

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